FISHING REPORT NUMBER 24

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[left][size 4]10/1/2009 [/left]
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[left]INLAND REPORT [/left]
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[left]TROUT [/left]
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[left]Fall trout stocking update- [/left]
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[left][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]DEP’s trout stocking takes a break until the middle of the month (October) when a number of lakes and ponds throughout the state are scheduled for stocking. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left]
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[left]Rivers & streams [/left]
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[left][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]- It’s October, and as brown trout enter their fall spawning period, anglers can expect explosive action as trout become much more agressive. Matching the hatch is not as important this time of the year, streamers and nymphing are the way to go and typically dominate the early morning and late evening. For streamers try white, yellow and brown colors. Patterns to try include White Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10). For nymphs, bottom bounce Caddis pupa (#16-26), Serendipity (#14-16), Pheasant Tail (#12-20), Prince (#6-18) and Hare’s ear (#8-20). Good reports from the West Branch Farmington River (browns up to 22 inches being caught), Salmon River and Housatonic River (excellent, lots of action including a 70-trout day for one angler). [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left]
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[left][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]Fishing has been very good during the last week, and conditions are good. Flows are clear and moderately low, currently 115 cfs at Riverton plus an additional 45 cfs from the Still River, and water temperatures are around 60 °F. As precipitation is forecast for the first half of the upcoming weekend, an increase in flows may be expected.
Hatches/patterns include [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]Isonychia bicolor [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3](#10-14, fast water, afternoon/evening), Blue Wing Olives ([/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]Drunella [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]& [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]Baetis sps., [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]#16-24, mid-late afternoon), Cahills/Summer ([/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]Stenonema ithaca [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3](#14), Caddis (tan #14-18, all day; green #22-26, evening; summer pupa #18-20 morning), Midges (#22-32, morning), Black Ants (#16-18, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#16-18, mid day), Flying Ants (#18-22, mid day, when windy/humid) and Stone Hopper (#10-12, mid day). Rusty Spinners (#18-26) have been producing in the evening. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left]
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[left]Housatonic River [/left]
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[left]IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SPORTSMEN [/left]
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[left][font "Times New Roman"]Pursuant to the recently adopted state budget [/font][/left]
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[left][size 3][font "Times New Roman"](Public Act 09-3 – June Special Session): [/font][/size][/left]
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[ol][li]FISHING, HUNTING AND TRAPPING LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES HAVED INCREASED ( [/li][/ol][/size]
[ol][li][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]effective [/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]October 1, 2009). This includes both recreational and commercial fishing fees.[/size] [/li][/ol]
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[left]DEP Fishing Report Number 24, 10/1/2009 [size 3]are plenty of recently stocked trout (11,500 trout stocked by DEP) still waiting for anglers. Note that flows may increase this weekend, depending on rainfall amounts.
Hatches/patterns include Blue Wing Olive (#18-24, early morning, spinner fall in evening), Leadwing Coachman (#10-12 evening), Cahills/Summer (#12-14), and Black caddis (#14-20, early morning & evening), Sulfurs (#16-18), Black Beetles (#14-18, mid day), Stone Hopper (#8-10, mid day) and Flying Ants (#16-18, mid day, when windy/humid). Trout will ignore everything else when ants are on the water, try Black/Cinnamon Ants (#14-18, mid day in fast water). Also try nymphing the pockets, deeper riffles and pool heads. [/size][/left]
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[left]Lakes & Ponds [/left]
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[left][size 3]Trout fishing is generally slow to fair, but with some good catches mixed in. Reports from Candlewood Lake (24" brown), East Twin Lake, Mashapaug Lake, Saugatuck Reservoir (20" brown), Crystal Lake, Highland Lake, Beach Pond and West Hill Pond. [/size][/left]
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[left]LARGEMOUTH BASS [/left]
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[left][size 2]fishing continues to be variable, ranging from very good to fair, with very good reports from [/size][size 3]Wononskopomuc Lake, Lake Hayward and Mudge Pond, good reports from Candlewood Lake (catches include a 6.7 lb largemouth), Lower Bolton Lake (including a 5.5 lb largemouth), Highland Lake, Lake Saltonstall, North Farms Reservoir, Crystal Lake, Glasgo Pond and Stillwater Pond, and fair reports from Pachaug Pond, Saugatuck Reservoir, Lake Zoar, Hopeville Pond, Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Middle Bolton Lake (fish to 17"), Coventry Lake, Quonnipaug Lake and Park Pond. [/size][/left]
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[left]SMALLMOUTH BASS [/left]
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[left][size 3]action is variable, with the best reports from Candlewood Lake (very good, lots of 4 lb smallies among the catches) and Highland Lake (good). Fair fishing reported from Lake Zoar, Mashapaug Lake and West Hill Pond, and it’s slow at Coventry Lake and Gardner Lake. [/size][/left]
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[left]NORTHERN PIKE [/left]
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[left][size 3]catches reported from Lake Lillinonah and Pachaug Pond. [/size][/left]
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[left]WALLEYE [/left]
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[left][size 3]action reported from Lake Saltonstall, where recent catches include a number of walleye up to 25 inches (a nice 6.6 lb fish), and Squantz Pond. [/size][/left]
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[left]CHAIN PICKEREL – [/left]
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[left][size 3]anglers have been finding some nice pickerel at Wononskopomuc Lake and Mansfield Hollow Reservoir. [/size][/left]
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[left]CONNECTICUT RIVER [/left]
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[left][size 3]are being caught in the Hartford area, many catches are in the 14-20 lb range. [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]NORTHERN PIKE [/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]fishing is reported as good with catches from Enfield, Wethersfield Cove, Middletown, Lower Mattabesett River, Haddam Meadows and Salmon River Cove. [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]CATFISH [/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]continue to be caught, try cut bait in deeper areas and outside edges of bends. [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]LARGEMOUTH BASS [/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]fishing is slow with some catches occurring in the Haddam area. Some [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]SMALLMOUTH BASS [/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]action reported from the Enfield (Kings Island) and the Farmington River confluence area. [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]BLACK CRAPPIE [/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]fishing is good on small shiners in Wethersfield Cove. [/size][/left]
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[left]ADVANCED NOTICE [/left]
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[left][size 3]– The [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]C[/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]atch-[/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]A[/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]nd-[/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]R[/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]elease [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]P[/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]rofessional Carp Tournament Series 6[/size][size 1]th [/size][size 3]annual Tournament of Champions will be held on the shores of the CT River in Hartford/East Hartford during October 13[/size][size 1]th [/size][size 3]to 17[/size][size 1]th[/size][size 3]. [/size][/left]
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[left]DEP Fishing Report Number 24, 10/1/2009 [size 3]TIPS & TRICKS [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]– FALL WALLEYE [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left]
[ol][li][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][li]Fall can generate some of the biggest walleye catches of the year. [li]As hunting season gets underway, you may find that you have the waters to yourself. [li]The slower the better whether you are jigging live bait or trolling up and down the waters. [li]Try using hair jigs as these mirror lifelike actions even when standing still. [li]Crank baits will mimic a ’slow rolling’ movement sure to catch the walleye attention as well. [li]Try natural color bait selections on clear line to create as lifelike a situation in the waters as possible. [li]Baitfish patterns are good choices. [li]Bait sizes should be on the large side. [li]The cooler water temperatures of fall result in slower movement by the walleye. [li]Meals are eaten less frequently so a large-sized bait selection will appear appetizing to the walleye.[/size][/font][/size][/font] [/li][/ol][size 3]
[left]NOTICES: [/left]
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[ol][li][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][li]To facilitate dam maintenance and repairs, an extensive drawdown of [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]RAINBOW RESERVOIR [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]is occurring. The state boat launch is currently unusable due to the low water levels.[/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3] [li]ASPINOOK POND [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]has been drawn down 30 inches to facilitate dam maintenance. Areas such as the Butts Bridge lot used by many anglers/boaters to access the impoundment may be difficult to impossible to use by trailered boats. [li]The [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]STATE BOAT LAUNCH ON THE HOUSATONIC RIVER IN MILFORD [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]at the [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]MOSES WHEELER BRIDGE [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]area is now closed to public use while bridge reconstruction occurs. This closure is expected to last possibly 8 years.[/size][/font][/size][/font] [/li][/ol][/size][/font][/size][/font]
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[left]MARINE FISHING REPORT [/left]
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[left][font "Times New Roman"]Water temperatures in Long Island Sound (LIS) are in the mid to upper 60’s°F. Check out the following web sites for more detailed water temperatures and marine boating conditions: [/font][/left]

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[font "Times New Roman"]http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/ [/font]
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[left][font "Times New Roman"]REMINDER[/font][/left]
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[left][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]: The recreational fishing season for tautog (blackfish) opens October 1 and runs through December 6 (closed December 7 to December 31). The daily creel limit is 4 fish per angler. [/font][/size][/left]
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STRIPED BASS [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]fishing is fair to good and [/size][/font][/size][/font][size 3]BLUEFISH [/size][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]fishing is excellent in LIS! Striper and bluefish spots include the usual locations: Watch Hill reefs, Napatree Point, Ram Island Reef in Fishers Island Sound, the Race, Sluiceway, Pigeon Rip, Plum Gut, outer Bartlett Reef, Hatchett Reef, lower [/size][/font][/size][/font]
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[left]2009 DEP Fishing Report Number 24, 10/1/2009 [/left]
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[left][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]Page 4 of 4 Connecticut River, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, Crane Reef, Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, Falkner Island area, the reefs off Branford, New Haven Harbor, Charles Island to Milford Point, Bridgeport Harbor, Penfield Reef, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, the reefs around the Norwalk Islands and Stamford Harbor. Bluefish weighing in the mid to upper teens and measuring three feet in length have been reported! These big choppers have been making it tough to get through to pull a striper out of the suds! [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left]
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[left]SNAPPER BLUEFISH [/left]
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[left]HICKORY SHAD [/left]
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[left][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]fishing remains fair to good in the lower Niantic River and Connecticut River (DEP Marine Headquarters fishing pier). [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left]
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[left]LITTLE TUNNY (false albacore) [/left]
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[left][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]and [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]ATLANTIC BONITO (green bonito) [/size][/font][/size][/font][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3][font "Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size 3]fishing remains good on the calmer, less windier days. Inshore tuna spots include the Watch Hill area, south side of Fishers Island, Pine Island area, Race Rock (the Race), Little Gull Island, Sluiceway, Plum Gut, Bartlett Reef, Black Point, Hatchett Reef, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground area and off the Norwalk Islands. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left]
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[left]Remember to check the 2009 Connecticut Angler’s Guide for tidal information (page 52) and pages 49-51 for saltwater trophy fish award information. For regulation updates, please check our website [/left]
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[left]DEP WEEKLY FISHING REPORT
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106 [/left]
[url "http://www.ct.gov/dep"]www.ct.gov/dep[/url]
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Taking my son-in-law and an old friend out sunday. We'll see if it holds true about the blues. Don't forget next saturday if you can make it.
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good luck,sat isnt looking good,have a funeral to go to
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[gdn443]

To bad on the funeral. We where on fish as they jumped around us, but wouldn't take anything. DEP stopped me for a chat as we were going to the dock. Never asked for licenses. Good thing cause one guy didn't have one. But a nice day on the water.
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